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Ship Design
Robert Allan Ltd. has an experienced, professional staff of Naval Architects and Engineers capable of handling any type of ship design, but the company is best known for tackling the innovative and unusual design problem. Starting by working with our clients to develop a clearly defined statement of operational requirements, design drawings and specifications are prepared to suit the client's specific vessel and construction requirements and budget. The scope of services can range from concept outlines, through complete design documentation for contract bidding and Classification Society approval, to construction working drawings. Use of the latest in CAD facilities expedites and improves the accuracy of every aspect of the ship design process.
Marine Engineering
Robert Allan Ltd. offers professional consulting services in a wide range of marine engineering topics. Fully qualified, experienced staff are supported by a network of professional associates in specialized disciplines, and by extensive in-house computing facilities. Marine Engineering analysis services are offered in a wide range of subjects, including:
- Electrical systems
- Machinery life cycle costs
- Machinery systems evaluation and selection
- Noise and vibration control
- Propeller design and performance prediction
- Propulsion control and automation system
- Resistance and propulsion
- Shafting system design
Our firm has the expertise and specialized computer analysis tools to efficiently deal with any of the above subjects. The capability exists to develop customized analytical tools for most specialized problems.
Marine Consulting Services
Robert Allan Ltd. undertakes commissions for a broad range of marine consulting activities, involving virtually every aspect of ship design, construction management, vessel maintenance and operation. Services are provided to a worldwide client base of ship owners, shipyards, government agencies, consultants and legal firms. We have the expertise to perform analytical studies for a wide variety of marine-related activities. Examples of such consulting services include:
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Construction or repair cost estimates
- Finite element analysis
- Hull structures analysis
- Icebreaking performance prediction
- Propeller optimization studies
- Resistance and propulsion
- Ship model testing and trials
- Ship-berthing analysis
- Stability analysis
- Transportation system economic studies
- Tug escort and towing force analysis
- Vessel cost analysis
- Vessel motions and seakeeping studies
- Vessel operational models
- Vessel surveys and valuations